The route, step by step
12 km · ↑ 430 m
- Rough track
- Water
- Forest
- Viewpoint
- The pass
Highlights
- Mediterranean forest canopy and alpine meadow
- Mountain and sea views from the pass area
- A mix of well-marked paths and rocky sections
Before you go
- Sturdy hiking boots for the rocky terrain
- Start early to avoid the afternoon restaurant crowds
- Bring water; little shade on exposed sections
- Road noise is audible from the SH8 nearby
With Tour Alb
Our driver drops you at Llogara Pass and waits for this loop, as long as it runs within the day's schedule.
Nearby trails
hardLlogara National Park · hikeMount Çika Peak
Maja e Çikës
20 km↑ 1000 m6–8 h
Albania's most dramatic coastal mountain, combining forest and alpine ridge with views of the Riviera and the sea far below.
Best: April to October
easyApollonia · heritage walkApollonia Archaeological Park Walk
Parku Arkeologjik i Apollonisë
3 km2–4 h
Albania's leading archaeological site, with extensive Greek and Roman ruins set among olive groves on the ancient Ionian coast.
Best: year-round
easyVlorë · hikeKaninë Castle
Kalaja e Kaninës
3.5 km one way↑ 380 m0.8–1.5 h
A short walk to a 2,000-year-old fortress above Vlorë, with sweeping views of the Ionian coast.
Best: April to October
Questions
- How long does the Llogara Pass Loop take?
- About 3.3–5 h for 12 km round trip.
- How hard is the Llogara Pass Loop?
- Moderate, with about 430 m of climbing.
- When is the best time to visit Llogara Pass Loop?
- April to October
- Is there an entrance fee for Llogara Pass Loop?
- Free; restaurants at the pass offer refreshments
- How do I get to Llogara Pass Loop?
- Our driver drops you at Llogara Pass and waits for this loop, as long as it runs within the day's schedule. The walk starts at Llogara Pass main parking.
Sources
Compiled from these public sources. Conditions change: check locally before you set off.
